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Recap - South Carolina Defeats Missouri 76-54
South Carolina blew out Missouri on Saturday, running up the score in a 76-54 win at Colonial Life Arena.
Bettors who backed South Carolina were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -5.5 at sportsbooks.
South Carolina got 21 points from Maik Kotsar and another 15 points from Jermaine Couisnard. Jermaine Couisnard contributed 6 assists, while Maik Kotsar cleaned the glass with 11 rebounds.
Missouri got a 12-point performance from Xavier Pinson, who was supported by 9 points from Dru Smith. Dru Smith had 3 assists in a losing cause for Missouri, while Javon Pickett grabbed 8 rebounds.
South Carolina led at halftime, $HalfScore.
South Carolina won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 34-29.
South Carolina heads into a battle against Mississippi. Missouri, meanwhile, will have their next action against Texas A&M.